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Blount County Public Library
508 N. Cusick Street
Maryville, TN  37804
(865) 982-0981
Fax (865) 977-1142

 

 

Policies and Fees

 

 

Check Out Length
bulletBooks, CDs, and audio books are checked out for 21 days.
bulletVideos, DVDs, book/toy kits, and magazines are checked out for 4 days.
Maximum Number of Check Out Items per Library Card
bullet15 Books
bullet4 each of videos, audios, magazines, CDs and book/toy kits
bullet4 each of DVDs and books on CD
Renewals
bulletMaterials may be renewed once, EXCEPT for items which are on reserve.
bulletRenewals can be made by phone or through our website.  You must have your library card number ready when you call.
Return Procedures
bulletTo avoid fines, all items must be returned before closing time of the date due as shown on your receipt.
bulletA drive-up book drop located on the right side of the building is available for return of materials at any time.
Fines and charges
bulletA fine of $.20 per day for all items except videos and DVDs is charged for overdue materials.
bulletA fine of $2 per day is charged for each overdue video or DVD.
bulletAs a courtesy, reminder notices are sent to patrons when library materials are 2 weeks overdue. If items are not returned within 30 days of their due date, a bill will be issued for the cost of the materials and outstanding fines. Materials more than 45 days overdue are eligible to be turned over to a collection agency for further action, and an additional $20 will be added to the account.
bulletOverdue fines should be paid at the circulation check-out desk upon return. An accumulation of fines in excess of $4.99 may result in suspension of library privileges.
bulletAll checks will be deposited.  A $20 fee will be charged for returned checks.

 

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